The Seated Queen Restoring Face Oil

The Seated Queen Restoring Face Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Squalane + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“Together these oils lock in moisture for long-lasting softness and a strengthened skin barrier (which means less sensitivity or dryness in the long run!).”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–44%
SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.~6.3–9.4%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~4.2–6.3%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.9–4.4%
Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~2.3–3.4%
Oenothera biennis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~1.8–2.7%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~1.2–1.8%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.9–1.35%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~1.2–1.8%
Tanacetum annuum flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds~0.15–0.5%
Rosa damascena flower oilEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~0.05–0.2%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Rubus idaeus seed oil + 6 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - rubus idaeus seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~1.2–1.8%
Rubus idaeus seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin~0.55–1.35%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–44%
Carthamus tinctorius seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation~4.2–6.3%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~2.9–4.4%
Oenothera biennis oilEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function~1.8–2.7%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating~0.9–1.35%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~0.45–1.05%
Anti-aging
Side benefit the brand mentions · Tocopherol
May help
What the product description says
“contains omega-6 and omega-9 oils which work as anti-inflammatories and soothe the skin, supporting the growth of new skin cells.”
Source: Content

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Psoralea corylifolia seed extractA babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.High~1.4–2.1%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Tanacetum annuum flower oilAn essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compoundsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Rosa damascena flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~30–44%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~2.9–4.4%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~2.3–3.4%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.55–1.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Squalane~6.3–9.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

More about Squalane
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~4.2–6.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oil
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.9–4.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oil
Cannabis sativa seed oil~2.3–3.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Oenothera biennis oil~1.8–2.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

More about Oenothera biennis oil
Psoralea corylifolia seed extract~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A babchi plant seed extract. It is the source for the skincare active Bakuchiol, but it can also contain furocoumarins (psoralen, angelicin) that are phototoxic. We strongly recommend avoiding this extract in the product and use products with pure Bakuchiol instead.

More about Psoralea corylifolia seed extract
Tocopherol~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

More about Tocopherol
Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.9–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.55–1.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Rubus idaeus seed oil
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Cananga odorata flower oil
Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Tanacetum annuum flower oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds

More about Tanacetum annuum flower oil
Boswellia carterii oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Boswellia carterii oil
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oil
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Rosa damascena flower oil
Jasminum officinale oil~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Vitis vinifera seed oil, Squalane, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Psoralea corylifolia seed extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum officinale oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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